A cognitive bias involving making decisions or forming beliefs based on insufficient evidence, often seen in anxiety disorders and paranoid thinking patterns.
Example: Assuming someone is angry with you because they didn't respond to a text message immediately, without considering alternative explanations like being busy or not seeing the message.
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